General noncompliance with the privacy, security, and transaction regulations result in in $100 fine per violation, up to $25,000 per violation for identical violations in a calendar year. Specific to the Privacy Rule , a $50,000 fine and imprisonment for one year for intentional disclosures.
The brief, decisive war with Spain transformed the United States into a two-ocean empire. In addition to occupying Cuba, Washington annexed Puerto Rico and Hawaii and seized control of Guam and the Philippines.
The Bay of Pigs Invasion. In April of 1961 the United States government sponsored an attempt by Cuban exiles to assault Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro and the communist government he led. The exiles were well armed and trained in Central America by the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency).n April of 1961 the United States government sponsored an attempt by Cuban exiles to assault Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro and the communist government he led. The exiles were well armed and trained in Central America by the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency).